Arghya-Parinati

‘Arghya – Parinati’ is a perception of what Shama Bhate was able to receive, comprehend and internalize while experiencing the world of Kathak around…

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Samanvaya

“Samanvaya” is the congruence between the traditional values, traditional wisdom and traditional sensitivity on one hand and present day modern technological approach towards life, on the other.

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Guru Shama Bhate herself is a disciple of Guru Smt. Rohini Bhate from whom she received formal, traditional training in Kathak. She was also blessed with special insight from Kathak Samrat Pt. Birju Maharaj and Pt. Mohan Rao Kallianpurkar. She has created her own idiom of Kathak dance, blending it with special inputs in ‘Taal’ and ‘Laya’ from Pt. Suresh Talwalkar.
Her personal idiom, evolved over the years, is an amazing blend of virtuosity (tayyari) and sensitive expressions (Abhinaya), revealing the high degree of classicism.

Some traditional choreographies by Shama Bhate:
  • Ekoham Bahusyam 2019
  • Sant Vani 2019
  • Arghya 2012
  • Laya Sopan 2008
  • Sansmaran 2013,2017
  • Samanvay 2015
  • Parikrama 2008
  • Samagra Roopak – Dwidal, 2007.
  • Aastha, 2004.
  • Reflection, 2003.
  • Hori Ke Rang, 2002.
  • Unity in Diversity, 2005.
  • Tanotu Na Shiva Shivam, 2004.
  • Samvad, 2004.
  • Krishnakathi, 2004.
  • Jigsaw, 2004.
  • Krishnagaan, 2001.
  • Durga Durgati Nashani, 2000.
  • Perspective, 1999.
  • Malhar, 1999.
  • Aadishakti Bhagawati, 1999.
  • Layodghosh, 1998.
  • Durgam Trinetram Bhaje, 1998.
  • Resonating Bells, 1997.
  • Krishnalok, 1997.
  • Design10, 1997.
  • Rasarang, 1996.
  • Hori – a solo choreographic composition, 1991.

Numerous Nritta items in various Taals such as, Teentaal (16 beats), Jhaptaal (10 beats), Rupak (7 beats), Mattataal (9 beats), Pancham Savari (15 beats), Dhamar (14 beats), Tarana’s, Bhajan’s, Thumri’s, Hori etc and numerous choreographic compositions like Hori, Trivat, Tarana Dhun etc.